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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.41, 943.05 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.41, 943.05 and 388.75 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.41 : 943.05 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.41/943.05 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.41x = 943.05 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.41x = 366,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,610.69/683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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